Read: Ryan Malone is glad to be playing

Ryan Malone skated with the Wolf Pack yesterday after being sent down and said that he is glad for the opportunity to get to play. He said that he needs to play and he doesn't want to be up with the Rangers and not playing. (Courant)

He said that he wants to show people that he can still play and that he knows he didn't do enough to warrant staying with the Rangers so he wants to take advantage of the opportunity he has in Hartford. (Courant)

On his early season stint with the Rangers, Malone said that Alain Vigneault didn't know where he fit with the team and that the lines they were using were pretty set. (Courant)

On his season so far, "Obviously it's been a lot of crazy things happening the last few days. They have to make room for some moves and I have been the odd-man out and I think it was expected for something to happen. Not much I can do except work hard and take it day at a time."

Did you talk to AV, "yea, AV said that they have to do something and it is what it is I guess. It's nothing personal, first for myself, a new learning experience but just take it day at a time and work hard and something positive happens."

Will you go, "not sure, I haven't spoken to my agent. We will see what happens. Never know, I have no idea. Just getting through today and everything happens for a reason, not sure what the reason is yet (laughs) but it always seems to usually work out in the end. That is the only way I view life for whatever reason, it is what it is and try to make the best of it. (Laughs)

"yea, they were just letting me know what was going on. I appreciate the opportunity. Signing here, I was happy to make the team with all the guys that came in. Duke and Hayes are great young players who can play at this level. It's the way the league is going now and you kind of expect it, you are happy for those guys. Everything happens for a reason and hopefully there is a fit, who knows...who knows."

Can you be a good player at 6-7 minutes a night, "not to score 20 goals. Anyone playing under ten minutes gets in the 5-10 goal range, at the top, and it's a new position for myself. It is difficult, you just want to be part of a winning team at the end of your career. I think I have proven that I can still score goals in those situations and that is obviously still important. I feel that I can skate and help in that department and never got a chance to fight but I will do whatever it takes to help out the team."

It's harder, you don't have as much a feel for the game, not as much time with the puck, you work out between periods to keep the legs going, that part I have gotten used to and when you play a lot you look at the D last night, Staal gets in the zone, he is just playing and having fun and has a good feel for the game. It's different than playing 20 minutes, it's more difficult but you are willing to do it to be part of something special."

Last night Henrik Lundqvist had a party to celebrate being on the cover of Gotham Magazine. Glen Sather, Tanner Glass and Ryan Malone were at the event which included a silent auction that raised $25,000 for the Henrik Lundqvist Foundation.

Read: The Rangers should play Ryan Malone tonight (Update: He is playing)

On getting in, "We have lots of great players so I just waited for the opportunity and will play my game and take it from there."

Was it hard to sit out, "you play to play, it's not fun to sit out but it's easier when they are winning. When they are struggling it's harder to watch but you keep working and waiting for opportunities. It's out of your control."

What do you want to bring tonight, "keep it simple and make good reads and throw the body around a little and do whatever it takes to win. Nothing too fancy but you hope to contribute every time you go over the boards you want to create chances and help out the game in a positive way."

On playing at MSG, "I played the two exhibitions games here but regular season is a different animal and they have good squad and we just wanna do what we have to do to get the two points tonight."

On the PP, "I think that is one of my strengths, being around the net, it's a great opportunity to go out and do that job well and see what happens. One period, one shift at a time."

11:18AM: Malone has confirmed that he is in the lineup tonight. (Morreale)

Read: Alain Vigneault doesn't know what to do with Ryan Malone

On Friday, Alain Vigneault was asked about Ryan Malone and where he stands with the team right now.

Vigneault said that Malone is healthy and spoke with him about his role saying, "I liked his training camp but I am not quite sure, and I was very honest with him, where he fits in with our team picture right now. We all know that a lot of stuff happens in a season. At this time that is where he is situated and we will see where it goes."

Read: Ryan Malone on his game last night (Updates)

10/5/14 | 10:32PM: Against New Jersey, Malone was a minus two, had two shots and two hits in over 15 minutes of ice time.

During the game on MSG, John Giannone said of Malone, "he brings a different element than some other Rangers with his grit and willingness to hit."

John MacLean said on MSG that Malone is "going to be fine" did his job in front of the net, created some havoc, has great hands and it's hard to teach 6-5 and 600 games. He adds that he thinks Malone will be part of the Rangers.

Read: The concern with Matthew Lombardi and Ryan Malone being hurt

Matthew Lombardi will not play against the Flyers tonight due to a groin injuryand Alain Vigneault said that there was "not a chance" that Ryan Malone would play either of the games against the Flyers this week.

Malone didn't skate this past weekend or yesterday with a hip issue while Lombardi was slated to play tonight but hurt his groin during practice yesterday. Vigneault thinks that Malone might play in one of the games this coming weekend.

Vigneault said that he will have a better idea of Lombardi's status today but added that the situation is "unfortunate" because the Rangers need to see him on the ice.

Read: Ryan Malone on his game last night

11:31AM: Marty St. Louis said after the game, "It's a good building block for him and playing a strong game in the paint on the PP and you want to see good things happen to good people and Bugsy is a great man who is trying to bounce back from a tough time." (NYR)

9:37AM: Last night against the Devils, Ryan Malone played 12:33 with 2:47 on the PP and only 3:15 in the third period.

Malone scored a PP goal, had four shots on goal, 1 hit and 1 giveaway in the game.

Read: Ryan Malone has spoken with Alain Vigneault

9/22/14 | 5:30PM: Jeff Gorton said that there is "no downside" to the Ryan Malone contract. (ESPN)

9/17/14 | 7:45AM: Ryan Malone has spoken with Alain Vigneault and told the Rangers coach that he is willing to play any role that the coach has for him. (Rangers)

On a potential role, Malone says that he can be placed in different areas on the ice, can play "with the big boys" as well as on a checking line. He says that he is comfortable on all four lines and is happy just at the chance to get on the ice. (Rangers)

Read: Ryan McDonagh thinks that Ryan Malone can help the Rangers

9/13/14 | 8:35AM: Ryan McDonagh said yesterday that after training with Ryan Malone in Minnesota during July and August, he believes that he is a player "who can really help us." (Newsday)

He said that during the workouts Malone showed his work ethic, desire to prove himself and a lot of motivation. (Newsday)

McDonagh adds that Malone could add experience, size and is a well respect player who is "easy to talk to." He said that he was excited the Rangers were able to work something out with Malone. (Newsday)

6PM: Malone said today that getting a contract from the Rangers shows that Glen Sather believes in him as a player and as a person and he is "grateful for the opportunity. He says that his goal is to "make the team" and that he knows it will be a battle with the Rangers depth and young players. (Newsday)

Malone said that he has no issues with signing a two-way contract and understands that it kind of "protects" the Rangers. He said he is glad to have this opportunity rather than just a tryout. (Newsday)